Academic Integrity Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of one faculty representative elected within each academic college
Chair
No chair; members are convened by the provost as and when required.
Term
Two-year term
Function
To monitor academic integrity among students and to adjudicate appeals by students, referrals from academic deans regarding repeat offenses and direct referrals by faculty members for potentially grievous infractions.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Jim Adams Faculty Senate Rep |
Assistant Professor | Physics | 2021-22 |
Dr. Rick Jones | Professor | Theatre | 2021-22 |
Dr. Tracey Hasbun | Associate Professor | Human Sciences | 2021-22 |
Dr. Jane Long | Associate Professor | Mathematics | 2021-22 |
Mr. Jason Paul | Instructor | Environmental Science | 2020-21 |
Dr. Sudeshna Roy | Professor | Communication Studies | 2021-22 |
Dr. Jay Vega | Assistant Professor | Accounting | 2020-21 |
Admissions Appeals Committee
Membership
The committee is made up of academic deans, rotated every year.
Chair
The chair is appointed by provost/vice president for academic affairs.
Term
One-year term
Function
To review credentials of students who fail to meet admission standards and petitions for variances. Recommends appropriate action to the director of admissions and provost/vice president for academic affairs. To review credentials of students who apply for the Academic Opportunity Program (AOP) and make recommendations to the provost/vice president for academic affairs; to review guidelines for acceptance into AOP; to advise the director of the AOP on course selection and course load for students admitted to the program.
List of of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Office | Term Ends |
Erma Nieto Brecht | Executive Director | Enrollment Management | May 2021 |
Judy Abbott | Dean | Education | May 2021 |
Buddy Himes | Dean | Fine Arts | May 2021 |
Calendar Committee
Membership
Representatives from each academic college, the dean of graduate studies, and chair and chair-elect of the faculty senate.
Chair
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs
Term
Ad-hoc
Function
To project and approve the academic calendar two years in advance.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office |
Dr. Keith Hubbard Chair |
Professor | Mathematics & Statistics |
Dr. Scott Shattuck | Professor | Fine Arts |
Dr. Gina Harden | Assistant Professor | Management & Marketing |
Dr. David Kulhavy | Professor | Forestry |
Dr. Kevin Stafford | Assistant Professor | Geology |
Dr. Lisa Mize | Associate Professor | Human Sciences |
Dr. Ashley Hall | Assistant Professor | Business Communications |
Lynda Langham | Registrar | Registrar |
Sharon Brewer | Executive Assistant to Provost | Academic Affairs |
Karyn Hall | Director | Institutional Research |
Micki Gunter | Program Coordinator | Graduate Studies |
Dr. Ray Darville | Chairs' Forum Rep | Anthropology, Geography & Sociology |
John Calahan | Director of Assessment | Academic Affairs |
Rachele Garrett | Director | Financial Aid |
Brittany Beck | Director | Orientation and Transition Programs |
Donna Hammond | Assistant Director | Resident Services |
Pam Corman | Controller | Business Office |
Dr. Marc Guidry | Associate Provost | Academic Affairs |
Core Curriculum Assessment Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs; one faculty representative from the six academic colleges and, as ex-officio members: the director of institutional research, a member of Steen Library and chair-elect of the Faculty Senate.
Chair
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs
Term
Two-year
Function
The Core Curriculum Committee provides faculty oversight of the core curriculum. Functions include review of course applications for addition to the core curriculum as part of the curriculum modification process, recertification of existing core courses for core eligibility, and design and implementation of assessment of student attainment of core curriculum objectives.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Christina Sinclair Chair |
Associate Dean | College of Education | 2021-22 |
Alexandra Schutz | University Archivist | Library | ex-officio |
Dr. Marc Guidry | Associate Provost | Academic Affairs | ex-officio |
Dr. Jessica Glasscock | Instructor | Forestry | 2021-22 |
Dr. Donald Gooch Faculty Senate Rep |
Associate Professor | Government | 2020-21 |
Karyn Hall | Director | Institutional Research | ex-officio |
Dr. Clint Richardson | Associate Professor | Mathematics & Statistics | 2020-21 |
John Calahan | Director | Institutional Effectiveness | ex-officio |
Mr. Chris Turner | Assistant Professor | Music | 2020-21 |
Dr. Stephen Kosovich | Professor | Economics & Finance | 2020-22 |
Dr. Mark Barringer | Professor | History | 2021-22 |
Distance Education Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs, consisting of the director of center for teaching and learning and the distance education coordinator, two academic deans nominated by Deans' Council, two department chairs elected by the Chairs' Forum, and four faculty representatives appointed by the Faculty Senate.
Chair
The director of the CTL will chair the committee and convene meetings
Term
Two-year
Function
To consult widely and recommend policies and priorities regarding distance education issues.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Megan Weatherly Chair |
Director | Center for Teaching & Learning | ex-officio |
Dr. Derek Cegelka* | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology & Health Science | 2021-22 |
Dr. Angela Jones | Assistant Professor | Nursing | 2020-21 |
Dr. Kim Childs† | Dean | Sciences & Mathematics | 2020-21 |
Dr. John Hendricks‡ | Chair | Mass Communications | 2020-21 |
Dr. Judy Abbott† | Dean | Education | 2021-22 |
Mr. Cleo House‡ | Director | Theatre | 2021-22 |
Ms. Alison Reed | DE Coordinator | Center for Teaching & Learning | ex-officio |
Dr. Darrel McDonald* | Professor | Anthropology, Geography, and Sociology | 2021-22 |
Dr. Jamie Weaver | Associate Professor | Music | 2020-21 |
Dr. Gina Harden* | Associate Professor | Management & Marketing | 2021-22 |
* Elected by Faculty Senate
† Elected by Deans Council
‡ Elected by Chairs Forum
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Faculty Development Leave Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of seven elected, full-time faculty members, one from each academic college and one from the Library. Elections will be held within each college.
Chair
Provost convenes and attends first meeting of the academic year, when there is no chair. The committee then elects the chair at this meeting.
Term
Two-year, staggered
Function
To make recommendations on applications from full-time faculty members for Faculty Development Leave, for additional study or research and writing, for a period of either one semester at full pay or a full year at half pay.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Dan Unger | Professor | Forestry | 2020-21 |
Dr. Tom Branton | Assistant Professor | Accounting | 2020-21 |
Dr. Kim Deaton | Assistant Professor | Nursing | 2020-21 |
Dr. Kimberly Welsh | Professor | Education Studies | 2020-21 |
Dr. Angela Bacarisse | Professor | Theatre | 2021-22 |
Dr. Kevin West | Professor | English | 2020-21 |
Mr. Edward Kownslar | Head of RIS | Library | 2019-20 |
Morgan Briles | Librarian | Library | 2021-22 |
Faculty Service Award Committee
Membership
Chair
No chair; committee members convene meetings when necessary.
Term
Ad-hoc
Function
To coordinate activities regarding the Faculty Service Award ceremony.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Lisa Mize | Associate Professor | Human Sciences | ad-hoc |
Dr. Bob Szafran | Professor | Sociology | ad-hoc |
Ms. Deborah Dalton | Associate Professor | Music | ad-hoc |
Dr. Steve Bullard | Provost | Academic Affairs | ad-hoc |
Ms. Sharon Brewer | Executive Assistant | Academic Affairs | ad-hoc |
Ms. Megan Weatherly | Director | Center for Teaching & Learning | ad-hoc |
Financial Assistance and Scholarship Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of representation from each of the undergraduate colleges, admissions office, computer center, scholarship office, and as ex-officio, the director of financial aid, who shall provide staff support to the committee.
Chair
Provost convenes and attends first meeting of the academic year, when there is no chair. The committee then elects the chair at this meeting.
Term
Three-year
Function
To select recipients of scholarships for all endowed scholarships which do not stipulate an alternate selection procedure; to encourage the development of academic excellence through the scholarship program; and to make recommendations concerning policies governing scholarships, student loads and student employment.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Tammy Mitchum Chair |
Assistant Director | Financial Aid | June 2021 |
Dr. Ryan Phelps | Associate Professor | Economics & Finance | June 2022 |
Dr. Scott Shattuck | Professor | Fine Arts | June 2022 |
Megan Weatherly | Interim Director | Center for Teaching & Learning | June 2022 |
Dr. Kristin Bailey-Wallace | Assistant Professor | Social Work | June 2022 |
Erma Brecht | Executive Director | Admissions | June 2021 |
Dr. Sarah Stovall | Professor | Mathematics & Statistics | June 2022 |
Rachele Garrett | Director | Financial Aid | ex-officio |
Sarah Drake | Clinical Instructor | Human Sciences | June 2022 |
Dr. Michael Maurer | Associate Professor | Forestry & Agriculture | June 2021 |
Dr. Deborah Pace | Associate Dean | Sciences & Mathematics | June 2021 |
Shaun Roberts | Assistant Professor | Art | June 2021 |
Dr. Hollie Smith | Assistant Dean | Student Affairs | June 2021 |
Dr. Michael Tkacik | Director/Professor | School of Honors | June 2021 |
Ryan Brown-Moreno | Counselor/Recruiter | Admissions | June 2021 |
Raquel Skidmore | Interim Director | Student Success Center | June 2021 |
Liz Chambliss | Counselor/Scholarships | Financial Aid | June 2021 |
Dr. Jason Paul | Instructor | Forestry/Environmental Science | June 2023 |
Heather Catton | Director | International Programs | ex-officio |
Graduate Council
Membership
Ten elected and appointed full members of the graduate faculty. Six members of the council, one from each academic college, are elected from the full members of the graduate faculty. Three members are appointed by the chair of the council, subject to the principle of proportionate representation from each academic college on the basis of full and associate members of the graduate faculty in the respective colleges and subject further to the approval of the provost/vice president for academic affairs. Serving as ex-officio are the dean of the library, registrar, chair-elect of the faculty senate and a graduate student. Appointed members of the council serve three-year terms. Upon expiration of a term, the council member is ineligible for re-election or reappointment to the council until the lapse of three years. A vacancy on the council is filled either by election or appointment, whichever is applicable to the position vacated.
Chair
The dean of research and graduate studies chairs the committee and convenes meetings as needed.
Term
Three-year
Function
To recommend policies and procedures relative to graduate student admission and programs, graduate faculty membership, graduate curriculum, graduate theses and dissertations, and other matters pertaining to graduate education at the university level.
List of 2019-20 Council Members
Name | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Pauline Sampson Chair |
Research and Graduate Studies | |
Dr. Nikki Shoemaker* | Business | 2023 |
Dr. Roy Joe Harris† | Sciences & Mathematics | 2022 |
Dr. Adam Akerson* | Education | 2022 |
Dr. Jamie Flowers† | Education | 2022 |
Dr. Samantha Inman* | Fine Arts | 2021 |
Dr. Jared Barnes* | Forestry & Agriculture | 2021 |
Mr. Juan Carlos Ureña* | Liberal & Applied Arts | 2021 |
Dr. Joyce Johnston† | Liberal & Applied Arts | 2022 |
Dr. Kevin Stafford* | Sciences & Mathematics | 2022 |
Dr. Kasey Golden | Graduate Student Rep. | 2021, ex officio |
Mr. Jonathan Helmke | Library | ex officio |
Dr. Brian Uriegas | Faculty Senate | 2021, ex officio |
Ms. Lynda Langham | Registrar | ex officio |
*elected
†appointed
Grievance Panel / Discrimination Complaint Review Board
Membership
Three faculty members from each college
Chair
No chair; members are convened by the provost as and when required.
Term
2- and 3-year terms, staggered
Function
To serve as a pool from which members of a Hearing Committee may be drawn in case of an appeal as described in Policy 7.29, Tenure and Continued Employment. If chosen through procedures laid out in the policy, members may also serve on a Review Board to consider complaints under Policy 2.11, Nondiscrimination.
List of 2021-22 Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Paula Griffin | Assistant Professor | Elementary Education | 2020-21 |
Dr. Tommy Branton | Assistant Professor | Accounting | 2021-22 |
Dr. Hector Ochoa | Assistant Professor | Physics | 2020-21 |
Dr. Slade Billew | Assistant Professor | Theatre | 2020-21 |
Dr. Sylvia Middlebrook | Assistant Professor | Psychology | 2021-23 |
Mr. Edward Iglesias | Librarian | Library | 2022-23 |
Dr. Rob McDermand | Senior Lecturer | Sports Business | 2021-22 |
Dr. Stephen Kosovich | Professor | Economics & Finance | 2020-21 |
Dr. Pat Stephens Williams | Professor | Forestry | 2022-23 |
Dr. Candis Carraway | Professor | Agriculture | 2020-21 |
Dr. Danial Anguiano | Assistant Professor | Art | 2021-22 |
Dr. Wendy Killam | Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership | 2022-23 |
Dr. Michael Murphy | Associate Professor | Music | 2021-22 |
Dr. DawnElla Rust | Professor | Kinesiology & Health Science | 2020-21 |
Dr. Greg Miller | Professor | Math | 2022-23 |
Dr. John Brannon Gary | Assistant Professor | Chemistry | 2021-22 |
Dr. Rebecca Kidd | Assistant Professor | Forestry | 2022-23 |
Dr. Ty Spradley | Associate Professor | Languages, Cultures & Comm. | 2021-22 |
Dr. Bailey Thompson | Assistant Professor | Mass Communication | 2022-23 |
Honors Council Committee
Membership
Chair
The director of the School of Honors chairs this committee and convenes meetings.
Term
One year
Function
To serve as and advisory group to the director of the School of Honors and participate in Honors' scholarship review and recommendations.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Department |
Dr. Michael Tkacik Chair |
Director | School of Honors | |
Dr. Carol Wright | Assistant Professor | Business | Business Communication |
Dr. Heather Olson Beal | Associate Professor | Education | Secondary Education |
Dr. Linda Bobo | Associate Professor | Education | Kinesiology & Health Science |
Dr. Christopher Ayer | Associate Professor | Fine Arts | Music |
Dr. Daniel Scognamillo | Associate Professor | Forestry & Agriculture | Forestry |
Dr. Elizabeth Spradley | Assistant Professor | Liberal & Applied Arts | Communication Studies |
Dr. Michael Martin | Associate Professor | Liberal & Applied Arts | English & Creative Writing |
Dr. Dana Cooper | Professor | Liberal & Applied Arts | History |
Dr. Russell Franks | Assistant Professor | Sciences & Mathematics | Chemistry |
Dr. Robert Henderson | Associate Professor | Sciences & Mathematics | Biology |
Institutional Review Board, Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee
Three committees form the Research Compliance offices: the Institutional Review Board, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and the Institutional Biosafety Committee. These committees ensure the protection of human subjects; the welfare of animals; safe use of select agents, pathogens and toxins; and serve to enhance the ethical conduct in research programs at SFA.
Library Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of a representative from Student Government; a faculty representative recommended by each academic dean; and as non-voting members, the director of Steen Library, the director of Disability Services.
Chair
The associate provost will appoint the chair or arrange the first meeting, at which time the committee will elect a chair.
Term
Two-year, staggered.
Function
To recommend policies and procedures for the Steen Library.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Mr. Jonathan Helmke Chair |
Interim Director | Library | ex-officio |
Dr. Victoria Wagner-Greene | Instructor | Kinesiology & Health Science | 2021-22 |
Dr. Dan Bennett | Associate Professor | Biology | 2020-21 |
Dr. John Michael Mehaffey | Associate Professor | Agriculture | 2020-21 |
Dr. George Franks | Associate Professor | Government | 2021-22 |
Mr. Slade Billew | Assistant Professor | Theatre | 2020-21 |
Ms. Tiffany Rivers | Director | Disability Services | ex-officio |
Dr. Joe Ballenger | Associate Professor | Management & Marketing | 2020-21 |
Nicole Wood | Student | SGA |
Medical Appeals Committee
Function
Approved medical appeals may be granted for mental and physical conditions that prevent the student from completing the semester. Medical appeal requests will be considered by a committee comprised of university officials. The committee's charge will be to consider the merit of the appeal based on all documentation provided by the student. Once a decision has been made, the Registrar's Office personnel will notify the student and any university officials necessary to process the appeals that are granted.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office |
Dr. Marc Guidry | Associate Provost | Academic Affairs |
Ms. Tiffany Rivers | Director | Disability Services |
Ms. Lynda Langham | Registrar | Registrar |
Mr. Brendan Walsh | Accountant II | Financial Aid |
Ms. Emily Jefferson | Coordinator | Enrollment Management |
New Faculty Orientation Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of at least one representative recommended by the academic deans, from each of the six colleges and the library. Term positions will begin and end in May.
Chair
The first meeting of the academic year will be convened by the provost if there is no chair, and a chair will be appointed at that meeting by the committee.
Term
Three-year - staggered.
Function
To develop, implement, and assess a year-long orientation program for new faculty members that will help promote and maintain a strong sense of intellectual and social community at SFA. The program is meant to welcome new faculty, introduce them to SFA, and help them acclimate and integrate successfully and effectively into the SFA community.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Tammy Harris Co-Chair |
Director | School of Nursing | 2021-22 |
Dr. Scott Shattuck Co-Chair |
Professor | Fine Arts | 2021-22 |
Dr. Bailey Thompson | Assistant Professor | Mass Communication | 2020-21 |
Dr. John Kidd | Instructor | Forestry | 2020-21 |
Dr. Lucia Sigmar | Associate Professor | Business Communication & Legal Studies | 2020-22 |
Dr. Jenny Han | Assistant Professor | Chemistry | 2021-22 |
Dr. Raúl Prezas | Associate Professor | Human Services & Educational Leadership | 2022-23 |
Dr. Lindsay Porter | Assistant Professor | Biology | 2022-23 |
Dr. Samantha Inman | Assistant Professor | Music | 2021-22 |
Mr. Edward Kownslar | Librarian | Library | 2021-22 |
Dr. Jennifer Dalmas | Assistant Professor | Music | 2020-22 |
Dr. Chris McKenna Faculty Senate Rep |
Assistant Professor | Business Communications & Legal Studies | 2021-22 |
Ms. Megan Weatherly | Interim Director | Center for Teaching & Learning | 2020-21 |
Ms. Becky Garrett | HR Representative | Human Resources | 2021-22 |
Policy Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs, consisting of two academic deans appointed by the Deans' Council, three department chairs elected by the Chairs' Forum, an appointed Librarian, and three faculty members appointed by the Faculty Senate.
Chair
The chair is appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs.
Term
Two-year term
Function
To review academic policies on a regular basis and make recommendations to the provost/vice president for academic affairs regarding policy changes and new policies.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Tim Bisping* Chair |
Dean | Business | 2020-22 |
Dr. Judy Abbott* | Dean | Education | 2020-21 |
Dr. Joyce Johnston† | Department Chair | Multidisciplinary Programs | 2020-21 |
Dr. Mikhail Kouliavtsev† | Department Chair | Economics/Finance | 2021-22 |
Mr. Herbert Midgley‡ | Lecturer | Music | 2021-22 |
Dr. Eric Torres | Associate Professor | Education Studies | 2021-22 |
Dr. Chris Talbot† | Director | Art | 2020-21 |
Mr. Kyle Ainsworth | Librarian | Library | 2021-22 |
Dr. Don Gooch‡ | Associate Professor | Government | 2021-22 |
Ms. Sarah Drake‡ | Clinical Instructor | Human Sciences | 2021-22 |
* Elected by Deans' Council
† Elected by Chairs' Forum
‡ Elected by Faculty Senate
Professional Educator's Council
Membership
Chair
The dean of education chairs this committee and convenes the meetings.
Term
Ad-hoc
Function
To discuss policies and processes and make recommendations to the dean of education regarding preparation of teachers.
List of 2019-20 Council Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office |
Dr. Judy Abbott Chair |
Dean | Education |
Dr. Claudia Whitley | Assistant Professor | Education Studies |
Dr. Heather Olson-Beal | Assistant Professor | Education Studies |
Dr. Adam Akerson | Assistant Professor | Education Studies |
Dr. Joese Neftali Recinos | Assistant Professor | Languages, Cultures & Communication |
Mr. David Goodman | Lecturer | Kinesiology & Health Science |
Dr. Jeanie Gresham | Assistant Professor | Education Studies |
Dr. Jay Thornton | Department Chair | Kinesiology & Health Science |
Dr. Lynda Martin | Director | Human Sciences |
Dr. Paige Mask | Assistant Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Dr. Glen McCuller | Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Dr. Robbie Steward | Chair | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Dr. Joey Bray | Department Chair | Agriculture |
Dr. Amanda Rudolph | Professor | Education Studies |
Dr. Pauline Sampson | Dean | Research & Graduate Studies |
Dr. Josephine Taylor | Associate Professor | Life Science |
Dr. Scott Whitney | Assistant Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Dr. Elizabeth Spradley | Assistant Professor | Mass Communication |
Dr. Lyndsey Kennon | Assistant Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Ms. Carrie Durrett | ST Coordinator | Education |
Ms. Katie Snyder | Certification Officer | Education |
Ms. Carrie Williams | Administration Assistant | Education |
Dr. Susan Casey | Program Coordinator | Education Studies |
Dr. Brandon Fox | Department Chair | Education Studies |
Dr. Kimberly Wesh | Program Coordinator | Education Studies |
Dr. Michelle Williams | Program Coordinator | Education Studies |
Dr. Chris Sams | Assistant Professor | Languages, Cultures & Communication |
Dr. Gabriela Recinos | Program Coordinator | Languages, Cultures & Communication |
Dr. Paul Sandul | Associate Professor | History |
Dr. Nancy Shepherd | Assistant Professor | Human Sciences |
Dr. Lisa Mize | Associate Professor | Human Sciences |
Dr. Heather Munro | Assistant Professor | Education Studies |
Dr. Frank Mullins | Human Services & Ed. Leadership | |
Mr. Michael Munro | Human Services & Ed. Leadership | |
Dr. Kathleen Sheriff | Assistant Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Ms. Heather Samuelson | Assistant Professor | Kinesiology & Health Science |
Dr. Bill Nieberding | Assistant Professor | Art |
Dr. Stacy Hendricks | Associate Dean | Education |
Ms. Lisa Stone | PCOE Advising Director | COE Student Services |
Dr. Maggie Patterson | Lecturer | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Mr. Mark Hawkins | Lecturer | Theatre |
Dr. Susan Maniss | Associate Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Ms. Ronda McClain | Lecturer | Education Studies |
Ms. Cindy Phelps | EPP Program Assistant | COE Assessment & Accountability |
Dr. Barbara Quails | Principal Program Coordinator | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Dr. Clint Richardson | Associate Professor | Mathematics & Statistics |
Dr. Christina Sinclair | Associate Dean | Education |
Ms. Carrie Baker | EPP Program Manager | COE Assessment & Accountability |
Dr. Troy Davis | Interim Chair | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Ms. Karla Hamilton | Director of Assessment | Education Studies |
Dr. Linda Black | Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Research Council
Members
Seven elected members of the tenured or tenure-track faculty. Six members of the council, one from each academic college, are elected from the tenured or tenure track members of the faculty of that college. One member is elected to represent the Library. The dean of research and graduate studies will be an ex-officio member of the Research Council to facilitate the administrative functions of the Research Enhancement Fund and provide proper oversight.
Chair
A faculty member, separate from the other members of the council, is to be appointed by the provost to chair the University Research Council for a term of 1 year. The council will make a recommendation on the new chair annually, with preference given to faculty members having previously served on the Research Council.
Term
Each of the members of the University Research Council serves a three-year term. Upon expiration of a term, the council member is ineligible for re-election to the council until the lapse of three years. A vacancy on the council is filled by election.
Function
To recommend policies and procedures to encourage research activities and to improve the research environment of the university; to develop and recommend university research policies based upon state and federal laws and regulations; to recommend adjudication to variances to policies and procedures; and to develop guidelines for, and recommendations of, awards for internal university research grants.
List of 2021-22 Council Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Nick Long Chair |
Professor | Sciences & Mathematics | |
Dr. Emiliano Giudici | Professor | Business | Aug. 2021 |
Dr. Chrissy Cross | Associate Professor | Education | Aug. 2022 |
Dr. Richard Berry | Professor | Fine Arts | Aug. 2021 |
Dr. Sheryll Jerez | Professor | Forestry & Agriculture | Aug. 2021 |
Dr. Leslie Cecil | Professor | Liberal & Applied Arts | Aug. 2020 |
Ms. Shannon Bowman | Librarian | Steen Library | Aug. 2022 |
Dr. Kevin Stafford | Professor | Sciences & Mathematics | Aug. 2023 |
Service Learning Advisory Board
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of one faculty representative recommended by the dean of each academic college or by the dean of student affairs.
Chair
Term
Two-year term
Function
The Service Learning Advisory Board provides support for service learning initiatives at SFA. By facilitating discussion, gathering relevant data, recognizing achievement and promoting best-practices, the committee endeavors to provide resources and eliminate barriers to implementing service learning projects that promote student learning and address compelling needs in Nacogdoches and beyond.
List of 2020-21 Board Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office |
Dr. Adam Peck Chair |
Dean | Student Affairs |
Dr. Le'Ann Solmonson Chair |
Assistant Professor | Human Services & Ed. Leadership |
Dr. Amanda Rudolph | Associate Professor | Education Studies |
Dr. David Kulhavy | Professor | Forestry |
Dr. J. B. Watson | Associate Professor | Sociology |
Dr. Todd Brown | Assistant Professor | Economics & Finance |
Mr. Dana Gloege | Assistant Professor | Theatre |
Mr. Gary Lee Ashcraft | Executive Director | United Way of Nacogdoches County |
Mr. Michael Preston | Director | Student Affairs Programs |
Mr. Terrance Bradford | Area Coordinator | Residence Life |
Biology |
Teaching Excellence Awards Committee
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of one faculty member from each undergraduate college, recommended by the academic deans. Two representatives from the Center for Teaching and Learning will serve in ex-officio positions and provide committee support.
Chair
The Center for Teaching and Learning will convene the first meeting of the academic year. A chair will then elected by the committee at the first meeting.
Term
Three-year term
Function
To promote the recognition and celebration of teaching excellence at SFA. Specifically, the committee will plan and coordinate the annual SFA Teaching Excellence Awards Convocation and recognition dinner for award winners. Planning will include communication of criteria and dates with the college deans so that each college chooses a winner in a timely manner; campus-wide communication about the convocation; invitations for the event; arrangements (room, food and entertainment) for the convocation and the dinner; and coordination of presentations at the convocation. The CTL will serve as the coordinating entity for the committee and TEAC events.
List of 2020-21 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Stephen Shrewsbury | Assistant Professor | Business Communication & Legal Studies | 2020-21 |
Dr. Hyunsook Kang | Associate Professor | Human Sciences | 2022-23 |
Dr. Matthew Beauregard | Professor | Physics, Astronomy & Engineering | 2020-21 |
Dr. Sheryll Jerez | Associate Professor | Environmental Science | 2020-21 |
Dr. David Lewis | Professor | Art | 2020-21 |
Ms. Candice Cloud | Librarian | Library | 2021-22 |
Dr. Steve Galatas | Associate Professor | Government | 2021-22 |
Ms. Megan Weatherly CTL Rep |
Director | Center for Teaching & Learning | ex-officio |
Undergraduate Council (Curriculum Committee)
Membership
Appointed by the provost/vice president for academic affairs and consisting of one faculty representative elected from each undergraduate college and, as ex-officio, a library staff member; registrar; and representatives from Institutional Research and the Office of Academic Affairs.
Chair
Term
Three-year term
Function
To review and make recommendations concerning proposed changes in the undergraduate curriculum; the Curriculum Committee will review and recommend approval or disapproval of all curricular requests. The committee will attempt to ensure (1) that academic quality is maintained in programs and courses, (2) that redundancy is minimized in the curriculum, and (3) that changes are consistent with academic policies and with the role and scope of the department, college and university.
List of 2020-21 Council Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Ashley Hall | Assistant Professor | Communication & Legal Studies | 2021-22 |
Dr. Owen Smith | Professor | Philosophy | 2020-21 |
Dr. Lisa Mize | Associate Professor | Human Sciences | 2021-22 |
Dr. Brian Oswald | Professor | Forestry | 2021-22 |
Dr. Magaret Leysath | Assistant Professor | Art | 2021-23 |
Ms. Janie Richardson | Librarian | Library | 2022-23 |
Dr. Matthew Kwiatkowski | Professor | Biology | 2021-22 |
Dr. Marc Guidry | Associate Provost | Academic Affairs | ex-officio |
Ms. Lynda Langham | Registrar | Enrollment Management | ex-officio |
University Lecture Series Committee
Membership
Chair
Term
Ad-hoc
Function
List of 2019/2020 Committee Members
Name | Title | College/Dept/Office | Term Ends |
Dr. Darla Daniel O'Dwyer Chair |
Assistant Professor | Human Sciences | Ad-hoc |
Dr. Hans Williams | Dean | Forestry & Agriculture | Ad-hoc |
Dr. Kim Childs | Dean | Sciences & Mathematics | Ad-hoc |
Dr. Shirley Luna | Executive Director | University Marketing Communications | Ad-hoc |
Dr. Piero Fenci | Professor | Art | Ad-hoc |
Dr. Parker Ballinger | Professor | Economics & Finance | Ad-hoc |